Executive Manager Community Services

Peak Services; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Vehicle

Professional development

Job summary

Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council in Cape York invites applications for an Executive Manager Community Services to lead across our Community Development portfolio. Reporting to the CEO, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, shape service delivery, build strong partnerships with government and stakeholders, and drive social, cultural, and economic outcomes in Cape York.

This role offers autonomy, a supportive leadership structure, and the chance to live in a stunning coastal community with rich

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership with experience in community services delivery.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Council's Community Development portfolio.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee community programs and services.
• Build partnerships with government and community stakeholders.
• Drive initiatives that support social, cultural, and economic outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Job description

• Strategic leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and contributing as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Opportunity to oversee diverse community services, community engagement, events, aged care, recreation programs, and economic development initiatives.
• Attractive package including housing, vehicle, professional development, and the chance to live and work in one of Cape York's most unique communities.

Executive Manager Community Services

• Strategic leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and contributing as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Opportunity to oversee diverse community services, community engagement, events, aged care, recreation programs, and economic development initiatives.
• Attractive package including housing, vehicle, professional development, and the chance to live and work in one of Cape York's most unique communities.

Lead community outcomes | Drive meaningful change | Shape the future of Mapoon.

About Council

Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council serves a vibrant and growing Cape York community rich in cultural heritage and community pride. Located close to Weipa on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula, Mapoon is a progressive council focused on improving quality of life, preserving culture, strengthening community wellbeing, and creating sustainable economic opportunities for future generations. Council delivers a broad range of services and is committed to working alongside the community to create positive and lasting outcomes.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Manager Community Services provides strategic leadership across Council's Community Development portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee community programs and services, build effective partnerships with government and community stakeholders, and drive initiatives that support social, cultural, and economic outcomes. This is a highly visible leadership position with the opportunity to influence strategy, enhance service delivery and make a genuine impact across the community.

About You

You are a collaborative and community-focused leader with experience managing complex service delivery environments. Whether your background comes from local government, community development, social services, or a related sector, you bring strong people leadership skills, excellent stakeholder engagement capability, and a genuine appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. You are known for your ability to build relationships, inspire teams, and turn ideas into tangible results.

Why this Role

This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to contribute to a community with ambition, strong cultural identity, and exciting growth potential. You will enjoy significant autonomy, a supportive CEO, modern accommodation, a fully maintained vehicle, and the opportunity to live in a stunning coastal location renowned for its natural beauty, fishing, and community spirit. For a leader seeking purpose, challenge, and the chance to make a lasting difference, this is a genuinely rewarding career opportunity.

Applications will close on Monday 28th September 2026 at 10pm.